Just bought one of these, the 5 inch, in like new condition for UNDER $200. When I threw a fresh ambassador x on it and tuned it up I was stunned. In addition to being loud and cutting, there's something that *feels* sooo good, as he mentioned. Maybe the SuperHoops have something to do with that... ive not played enough of Pearl's stuff to really compare it to anything. Without dampening it absolutely squeals and I reckon would cut through just about anything in a live mix, and with one piece of moongel I was able to get a really great recorded sound with no processing. I'm stunned given how much I paid. This is an old video obviously, but suffice to say, these are GREAT snares, and they are still easy to find on the used market in 2021. Highly reccomend picking one of these up while they are still cheap. One of the best deals on a snare I can think of.
I got this snare a few years ago and it’s siiiiick!! I use it for a funk band and a hardcore metal band and it cuts!! So diverse and a huge sound despite not being very deep. Sweet experience 🤙
Sweetwater has the best reviews. Nick is a great spokesperson and obviously a seasoned drummer to boot. You really do get a great feel for the drum next to actually seeing it and playing it in person. Next best thing! buy this drum if you can tune it will actually sound like this.
I love the slight ring that steel snare drums give, such a pleasing sound when combined with a nice, deep bass drum and crisp high hats, great snare from Pearl!!
A lot of people say that the Chad Smith snare and other similar metal snares have too much ring and snap. I had one for year and I played Jazz and Swing to Rock. It has an awesome dynamic range as it's so sensitive. 10 lug snares do tend to give more back as he mentioned, maybe because the hoops are more rigid?
I’ve had the Omar Hakim snare for a few years now and I’ve always liked it. I’m going to get a used Chad Smith tomorrow morning and this video has made me a bit more excited. 🤘🥁❤️
I have this snare at 1st o didn't use it as much bit now that I put the heads i want on it and then tune it right top and bottom and put the snare wires on right this snare sound GREAT! To me imo this snare can compete to some brass snare and other various higher end wood snares. (If you tune it right!). I like this snare a lot and if you don't want it to ring as much or at all just put a plastic ring on it and it's ready to go, with a whole NEW great sound. You can really hear each hit/note when played no matter how fast you play. JS FYI 👍🖖
+Joe Nocella oh really? That's pretty cool... I'm sure it's miles better, but I kinda like the finickity shenanigans that the old version has to offer xD
Ludwig Atlas hardware is great. It works and looks great. DW is known for hardware but it changes the whole look of the toms. All that metal is not very pleasing to the eye IMO. Also, Ludwig snares are the best IMO. That P-85 is outdated and should be replaced which I think it is. I no longer see it on new snares.
Great sound coming from her. What is the best way to clean off light corrosion off the shell and hoops ? I've bought one of these snare drums and it came with the corrosion. Sounds awesome. Just needs a good clean. Any help would be appreciated. . 👍
I have a tama rockstar snare that had that as well I used really find steel wool depending on how heavy the rust is there may be some pitting just wipe all down with wd40 it will shine it up and protect it
@@craigpodgurski9679 thanks mate. . I did try some 0000 steel wool and it scratched it a bit. I'll try the wd - 40 and was also told CLR might do the trick. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍
I would recommend Autosol Metal Polish. I first used it for cleaning the chrome on a bike, but it works well on anything chrome, aluminium, stainless steel, etc.... and it's cheap and goes a long way.
@@strawberry7900 thanks mate. I used some CLR and some other CLR type stuff with rust converter in it and it got better. I was thinking of using autosol. I reckon that might get the job done. Few little spots on the shell still. Hopefully they polish out. Thanks again 👍
Hey, Roy. Thanks so much for your interest. When this drum was available, it came with Remo Ambassador Coated on top and Remo Hazy Snare side on the bottom. This drum has been discontinued though, as Chad Smith switched drum companies to join DW. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com
Hello, E.M.P.! This snare is now out of production, so it’ll be hard to find a stock replacement, but the Puresound S1430 wires are incredibly close to what came stock: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/S1430--puresound-super-30-snare-wires-14-inch Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
Just bought one of these, the 5 inch, in like new condition for UNDER $200.
When I threw a fresh ambassador x on it and tuned it up I was stunned. In addition to being loud and cutting, there's something that *feels* sooo good, as he mentioned. Maybe the SuperHoops have something to do with that... ive not played enough of Pearl's stuff to really compare it to anything.
Without dampening it absolutely squeals and I reckon would cut through just about anything in a live mix, and with one piece of moongel I was able to get a really great recorded sound with no processing. I'm stunned given how much I paid.
This is an old video obviously, but suffice to say, these are GREAT snares, and they are still easy to find on the used market in 2021. Highly reccomend picking one of these up while they are still cheap. One of the best deals on a snare I can think of.
Pearl makes great snares.
Very underrated and very affordable.
Completely agree with you my man, i bought a 109 dollar vision snare drum which was birch, and ITS AWESOME
Ashton Beck
I actually prefer bronze...Ludwig, Gretsch, Tama SLP.
Pearl bronze is fine too.
@@roybeckerman9253 the entire tama slp line is amazing
@@chrisryan91
The 13x 7 SLP G maple, is a real killer…
Love it..
I got this snare a few years ago and it’s siiiiick!! I use it for a funk band and a hardcore metal band and it cuts!! So diverse and a huge sound despite not being very deep. Sweet experience 🤙
Sweetwater has the best reviews. Nick is a great spokesperson and obviously a seasoned drummer to boot. You really do get a great feel for the drum next to actually seeing it and playing it in person. Next best thing! buy this drum if you can tune it will actually sound like this.
I love the slight ring that steel snare drums give, such a pleasing sound when combined with a nice, deep bass drum and crisp high hats, great snare from Pearl!!
SXI96
Nice sounding snare played by an awesome drummer. As a drummer myself and a fan of Mike Keneally, I have come to appreciate Nick's playing.
A lot of people say that the Chad Smith snare and other similar metal snares have too much ring and snap. I had one for year and I played Jazz and Swing to Rock. It has an awesome dynamic range as it's so sensitive. 10 lug snares do tend to give more back as he mentioned, maybe because the hoops are more rigid?
I have one. Damn it's a beautiful snare. Gorgeous look, and killer sound and crack. Great tone. I use mine for a multitude of styles and tunings.
I’ve had the Omar Hakim snare for a few years now and I’ve always liked it. I’m going to get a used Chad Smith tomorrow morning and this video has made me a bit more excited. 🤘🥁❤️
my cousin had this snare. great all around drum and can't buy a better one in my opinion for the price
I own this one and it’s my fav I’ve ever played
I have this snare at 1st o didn't use it as much bit now that I put the heads i want on it and then tune it right top and bottom and put the snare wires on right this snare sound GREAT! To me imo this snare can compete to some brass snare and other various higher end wood snares. (If you tune it right!). I like this snare a lot and if you don't want it to ring as much or at all just put a plastic ring on it and it's ready to go, with a whole NEW great sound. You can really hear each hit/note when played no matter how fast you play. JS FYI 👍🖖
DAMN this snare sounds amazing!
Can't believe he left Pearl for DW!
I don't understand how a $239 snare drum has a better throw-off than a $700 Ludwig Black Beauty.
+Joe Nocella i'll give you that, but every ludwig player knows the secret to putting the snares back on xD It's like a little cult xD
+SpaceSpud96 Ludwig FINALLY redesigned the P-85 throw-off. I think it is no longer being installed on new snares.
+Joe Nocella oh really? That's pretty cool... I'm sure it's miles better, but I kinda like the finickity shenanigans that the old version has to offer xD
SpaceSpud96 But still, Ludwig hardwares are some of the worst.
Ludwig Atlas hardware is great. It works and looks great. DW is known for hardware but it changes the whole look of the toms. All that metal is not very pleasing to the eye IMO. Also, Ludwig snares are the best IMO. That P-85 is outdated and should be replaced which I think it is. I no longer see it on new snares.
I recently put a Powerstroke 3 batter on mine and it sounds great. Takes just a little of the ring out of her and dries it up a bit.
I Whatched the video for the snare... But i falling in love for the hi-hat. What Is March of hi-hat?
Is there a matching 6.5 option?
I like more body to the snare.
amazing snare. I almost like it more than my supraphonic!
I have this snare I definitely approve!👍
Is there a way I could get one of those???
Hey nick, how did you tune this snare? It sounds amazing!!
Have 2 or these myself. Sounds great with new heads. Doesn't matter the brand
What drumhead is right out of the box? Did they discontinued on the Pearl chad smith signature snare drum?
Chad went from Pearl to DW .
This drum is discontinued.
Great sound coming from her.
What is the best way to clean off light corrosion off the shell and hoops ? I've bought one of these snare drums and it came with the corrosion. Sounds awesome. Just needs a good clean. Any help would be appreciated. . 👍
I have a tama rockstar snare that had that as well I used really find steel wool depending on how heavy the rust is there may be some pitting just wipe all down with wd40 it will shine it up and protect it
@@craigpodgurski9679 thanks mate. . I did try some 0000 steel wool and it scratched it a bit. I'll try the wd - 40 and was also told CLR might do the trick.
Thanks for the suggestion. 👍
I would recommend Autosol Metal Polish. I first used it for cleaning the chrome on a bike, but it works well on anything chrome, aluminium, stainless steel, etc.... and it's cheap and goes a long way.
@@strawberry7900 thanks mate. I used some CLR and some other CLR type stuff with rust converter in it and it got better.
I was thinking of using autosol. I reckon that might get the job done. Few little spots on the shell still. Hopefully they polish out.
Thanks again 👍
How do you tune the Reso side?Is it cranked up?
What brand of heads does it come with, or have these been changed..?
Hey, Roy. Thanks so much for your interest. When this drum was available, it came with Remo Ambassador Coated on top and Remo Hazy Snare side on the bottom. This drum has been discontinued though, as Chad Smith switched drum companies to join DW.
I hope this helps.
Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com
Anybody knows release date of this snare ?
Awesome snare, just got one and I love it!
Did you buy the snare new? If so where? Thanks...
Joe no i wish it was new.. I bought it used on Reverb. Still sounds great though.
@@billyboy1212 got it...I may buy the pearl maple/gum set and think this may be a good fit. To give it that hard rock edge...
@@3joewj I highly recommend it. i tuned mine up and it has the marching drum sound to it. theres a lot of used snares in great condition online.
@@billyboy1212 ok...thanks for the advice!
I like ludwig and pearl snares. That is all.
can anyone tell me which snare wires this drum came with?
Hello, E.M.P.! This snare is now out of production, so it’ll be hard to find a stock replacement, but the Puresound S1430 wires are incredibly close to what came stock:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/S1430--puresound-super-30-snare-wires-14-inch
Thanks for the interest!
Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
My snare! Someone can tell me the perfect drumheads for my Chad smith pearl snare???
If your a remo guy, a CS dot on top, or if your Evans a HD dry, these are what I use on mine
SWEET! me want!
So, is it a ‘rolled steel shell’, or a ‘brass shell’?
Steel shell
I have one!!!!
Me too !
Help! I can't get this thing to sound good anymore! My current head combo is an Evans UV1 top plus Hazy 300 bottom. Any tips?
Have someone else tune it for you.
Coated remo ambassador or CS black dot coated batter heads, pure sound snare wires.
Medium tune reso head and high batter head.
Oh those hat's
Just bought one for $30!
Sounds exactly like the drums in the Red hit chili peppers songs
It needs some moon gel on it.
Not a bad snare ,but just doesn't have the "it" factor.